Planning

Prior Information Service: 578 - Independent Visitor Service

WIGAN COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Aug 2024 at 10:41

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for an Independent Visitor Service, with the aim to appoint a provider by Autumn 2024. The service, titled "Prior Information Service: 578 - Independent Visitor Service," falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category. The process is currently in the engagement phase, with significant dates including an engagement end date on 30 August 2024. The procurement will cover multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The key objective is to engage providers who can deliver an independent service that aligns with the diverse needs of children looked after by Wigan Council.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in community and social services. Businesses that have experience in providing dedicated support services for children's development and welfare will find this contract well-suited to their expertise. The provider will be responsible for recruiting and managing Independent Visitors who will support children in various aspects of their lives, aligning with their specific cultural, religious, and social needs. Interested organisations are encouraged to register their interest via email to the People's Procurement department at Wigan Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Prior Information Service: 578 - Independent Visitor Service

Notice Description

Wigan Council are looking to undertake a procurement exercise, during the Autumn of 2024, to appoint a provider to deliver an Independent Visitor Service for children who are looked after by Wigan Council. The provider will recruit Independent Visitors (IV) who are independent from Wigan Council, and they will ensure that children and young people are offered the opportunity to request an Independent Visitor who suitably reflects their ethnicity, language, religion or gender, and that the request is accommodated wherever possible. The Independent Visitor Service will provide support from a reliable, consistent, and dedicated volunteer who will promote a sense of normal life to the children and young people in addition to any statutory support they receive. The Independent Visitor will promote their welfare including their development, social, emotional, educational, religious, and cultural needs and ensure these are met. If this opportunity is of interest to your organisation please email People's Procurement: peppro@wigan.gov.uk to register your interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2afa90dc-c0bf-4172-8256-53af597c87da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76bb12a1-f7d5-4165-8410-336a17bcca33
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Craig Arrowsmith
Contact Email
craig.arrowsmith@wigan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Further Information

Notice Documents

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